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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I guess it's not really fair to compare this to Countryman which was the high water mark for UK hip hop, and came along right when UKHH was having a mini golden age. But comparisons are inevitable, and sadly this doesn't really stand up. Brilliant cover art from Mau Mau and the legendary Pete Loveday definitely got my hopes up, but a few tunes in it was clear that this was a much sloppier affair. The hooks don't drag you in, the guest spots are mostly just OK and after a few listens it's still not really growing on me.
That's not to say it's bad, and for sure there are some good tracks on here. Struggla is OK, with Rodney P doing what he always does over a decent beat. Diamonds and Gold is probably the standout track for me - a nice heavy roots/dub beat reminiscent of a Mungo's Hifi or Zion Train tune, with some excellent patter from a dude called Inja, who I'd not heard of before. Mr Ti2bs puts in some good flow, and I'm going to have to check out some more stuff from Harry Shotta, Iron Brayds and Buggsy.
But there are some low points too. The hook on Slaves is just a bit too cheesy, especially when the schoolkids join in. The use of Autotune on Solo Banton's voice grates, but then I hate Autotune. Requiem of the Gods is OK, but not really a worthy successor to Fingerprints & Twilight. And I was really looking forward to the Taskforce tune, but despite a predictably excellent verse from Chester P, the Joan Baez hook leaves me a bit cold.
So I'm a bit underwhelmed. Like the 3 stars say, It's OK. I hope it grows on me a bit more, and I haven't really hit the remix disc yet. But if you're expecting Countryman 2 then don't get your hopes up. A bit of Rodney Smith madness might have helped, but this just stands as a reminder that it's not 2001 any more.
That's not to say it's bad, and for sure there are some good tracks on here. Struggla is OK, with Rodney P doing what he always does over a decent beat. Diamonds and Gold is probably the standout track for me - a nice heavy roots/dub beat reminiscent of a Mungo's Hifi or Zion Train tune, with some excellent patter from a dude called Inja, who I'd not heard of before. Mr Ti2bs puts in some good flow, and I'm going to have to check out some more stuff from Harry Shotta, Iron Brayds and Buggsy.
But there are some low points too. The hook on Slaves is just a bit too cheesy, especially when the schoolkids join in. The use of Autotune on Solo Banton's voice grates, but then I hate Autotune. Requiem of the Gods is OK, but not really a worthy successor to Fingerprints & Twilight. And I was really looking forward to the Taskforce tune, but despite a predictably excellent verse from Chester P, the Joan Baez hook leaves me a bit cold.
So I'm a bit underwhelmed. Like the 3 stars say, It's OK. I hope it grows on me a bit more, and I haven't really hit the remix disc yet. But if you're expecting Countryman 2 then don't get your hopes up. A bit of Rodney Smith madness might have helped, but this just stands as a reminder that it's not 2001 any more.
Format:MP3 Download
This album from one of the UK's best producers and a legend in the game Daddy Skitz is EPIC! together with legend Rodney P (Riddim Killa) and a hoast of other great british talent Skitz has put together an album that i listened to again and again without skipping a track. the talent in rapping, singing and producing on this album is just awesome and i cant tell you enough to support british hip hop and support Skitz. Ive met the man himself and not only is he brilliant but hes such a cool dude. big up Skitz, Rodney and all the people that made this album happen. buy it! support!
Luan Cedrowen AKA Lankee
Luan Cedrowen AKA Lankee
Format:Audio CD
What a fantastic album this turned out to be. If you enjoy bass you'll love this. CD 2 is a knockout with some blinding remixes which add a lot of additional flavour to this excellent collection of UK hiphop. Seriously cannot recommend this cd enough. Go buy (2 disk version of course!)
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